Busy taking care of the house, working, and taking care of children sometimes makes some mothers get stuck in a routine, so they forget to make themselves happy and become stressed. Come on, Mother, consider the following tips to be a happy mother.
A happy family starts with a happy mother. It could be that this expression is true because the stress experienced by the mother can be "contagious" to other family members. This is the reason why the mother's feelings can be reflected in the child's behavior. In addition, parents who experience stress will become insensitive and unresponsive to the needs of their children.
Be a Happy Mother
Mother must have experienced stress in taking care of office and home work. The things below can be a guide for you to still feel happy even though you are busy carrying out two roles:
1. Not everyone's advice has to be done
Equipping yourself with a variety of information is important. However, listening too much to other people's opinions can actually make you distrust your own choices and decisions.
Mothers need to realize that there is no one step that is sure to be right for every child. Despite having attended seminars and reading many books parenting, You need to still trust your instincts and your own experience in determining what is right for your little one.
2. Listen, but don't take it to heart
Whenever and wherever, you will surely hear other people comment on what is lacking or wrong about the way you raise your children. These comments can be hurtful and make you doubt your own parenting abilities.
Remember, not all comments need to be listened to. Sort out which ones are constructive. If the comment is just mere pleasantries, you can ignore it or simply answer "yes", so that the comment is finished quickly. It's better for you to focus on the best way to raise your little one.
4. Busy mother, independent child
You don't have to feel too guilty if you don't have as much time with your little one, as much as you'd like. The children of working mothers have been shown to be more independent, happier, more successful at work, and earn higher incomes.
With clear directions, they can teach themselves to do a variety of simple homework. Make sure you spend some time between work, to convey your concern by asking how he is and his condition.
4. “Play” by the rules
Being flexible with the rules can actually bring pleasure to both parents and children. Mothers can give special treatment so that the little one feels relaxed at a certain time. For example, your little one can sleep after 9 pm on weekends, or get extra play time games if you help sweep the house.
5. Rearrange priorities
Regulating how we spend time turns out to play an important role in happiness you know. You can try to find ways to spend more time with your family.
For example, instead of spending hours ironing clothes, how about sometimes leaving it to the service laundry so you can go watch children's movies with your little one?
6. Take time for yourself
Mothers don't need to be afraid or hesitate to ask for help from babysitters, relatives, or friends to look after your little one when you need to go out. Believe ok, spending a moment for yourself can make you feel fresh, healthy, and more ready to take care of your little one again.
In order to be a happy mother, you need to remember not to always pay attention to what other people say. Also, make it a habit to say positive things to yourself instead of constantly criticizing and blaming yourself. Remember, if you are happy, your little one will be happy too.
